Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3471 | WINER-000002 | SV-29284r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Windows Error Reporting information can be used to help diagnose day-to-day software issues, as well as help discover malicious code and possibly zero-day attacks on systems. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-03 |
Check Text ( C-57135r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\PCHealth\ErrorReporting\ Value Name: DoReport Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-61461r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off Windows Error Reporting" to "Disabled". |